Introduction

Just imagine the scene: you’re a rookie wizard named Bobby, playing with magical powers you barely understand, and BOOM! You accidentally tumble into an interdimensional portal. Welcome to Xixo Games Studio's *Enchanted Portals*, a platformer that’s as charming as it is frustrating. If you were hoping for the wonder of *Cuphead* and got handed a soggy spellbook instead, buckle your seatbelt—and your expectations.

Gameplay

Gameplay centers around Bobby and Penny, two fledgling wizards who magically teleport into an absurd mix of worlds. You’ve got your typical run-and-gun gameplay here, where shooting spells at baddies must be done with the finesse of a cat burglar and the timing of a moron trying to impress his crush. You can choose to embark on this journey solo or drag a friend along for the misery, and you will need to swap between three spell types, a protective bubble, and a good ol' wand swiping. Boss fights await you, but unlike your vengeful ex who keeps texting you, the boss encounters here are ‘spicy,’ sprucing up what could otherwise feel like monotonous platforming. Power-ups are scattered throughout, making you feel like a wizard lost in a candy store—if that candy store was filled with weird enemies and demonic hedgehogs.

Graphics

Let's talk visuals because if there’s one thing *Enchanted Portals* has going for it, it's the graphics! The game’s art style is sleek and reminiscent of the 1930s animation aesthetic—think *Cuphead* but with less pizzazz and more technical hiccups. It’s charming, colorful, and will leave your eyeballs dancing around in glee one moment, then grimacing at the occasional framerate drop the next. It seems the developers were juggling a few too many magic tricks while trying to perfect the look—sometimes it pays off, but often, it feels like a failed Magical Act on stage.

Conclusion

So, what’s the verdict on *Enchanted Portals*? If you’re looking for a platformer that claims inspiration from a beloved classic but ultimately fizzles into a mediocre imitation, you’re in for a treat! Sure, it has some endearing charm and enjoyable moments, but it ultimately falls short of beingwitching joy. Mediocrity seems to be the result here. Unless you’re desperately scouring the cosmos for couch co-op games filled with frustrations, just skip this one for now. *Enchanted Portals* feels like a magic trick that didn’t go quite as planned; it’s probably best to just close this particular book for now!

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